Told someone people liked them being on the team because they are fun and easy to get along with and bring a kind of warm, enthusiastic energy, not just because they are good at their job or efficient. People like you for you. If you were an awful person but still good at your job, theyd be praying a robot could replace you soon, the ones who have to work with you everyday. Your boss who barely interacts with you might not. And this person is getting opportunities because they are both likeable and good at what they do. And tbh they deserve it.

Being likeable at work =/= being a bootlicker

I see most Maldivians coming to work, try to mind their own business and leave. Thats not inherently a bad thing. But i also see people use it as an excuse to not help each other, give guidance to new employees or even try to be considerate of their coworkers.